Monday, January 22, 2018

Aging Writers 3

This was not entirely new. Advertising goes back to the 19th century. One of my two favorite Dorothy Sayers' novels is set in an advertising agency in the 1930s. But as people got enough, more money had to be spent convincing them to buy more. This society of newness, of constant revolution (in style, if not substance) does not leave much place for the elderly.

More on change: "Constant revolutionising of production, uninterrupted disturbance of all social conditions, everlasting uncertainty and agitation distinguish the bourgeois epoch from all earlier ones. All fixed, fast-frozen relations, with their train of ancient and venerable prejudices and opinions, are swept away, all new-formed ones become antiquated before they can ossify. All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and man is at last compelled to face with sober senses his real conditions of life, and his relations with his kind."

This was written before advertising got serious. Now, instead of facing one's real conditions of life, one can play a video game or go to the mall and buy more clothes.

I seem to be saying that cutting edge art is the art of capitalism. I'm not sure I want to say that. I think it's time to read something old: either Sayers' Murder Must Advertise or Jane Austen.

7 Comments:

Blogger Bella said...

This really interesting post. Thanks for sharing!
Paperssolution
studyhawks
write my essay
college term paper help

11:54 PM  
Blogger technical support said...

Plex on Roku Setup is amongst the best channels which offer some top of the line contents, shows, and sports channels. You can also watch your favorite shows by streaming Roku Device using Plex.tv/link On Roku Device.Connect with us directly by calling at our toll-free number @ 1 888-309-0939

Activate Plex on Roku
Plex.tv/link

10:30 AM  
Blogger Hp Printer said...

Call on HP customer service phone number +1 888-309-0939 for any HP printer brand-related issues. hpprinter247support is the best third party independent technical service provider in the USA which provides help printer support 24/7 online over the phone. If you to know more about us then visit here: https://www.hpprinter247support

HP Officejet 5255 Setup
HP Officejet 5255 Wireless Setup

10:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Thanks for sharing this post.
Online poker itself has now become a safer alternative to gambling for bettors. You no longer need to worry about your profession being disrupted when playing poker gambling.
Online Poker India
How to play poker
Real Money Poker
Poker Games Online

3:27 AM  
Blogger harryparker0123 said...

You must have fallen prey to QuickBooks Error 15227 while installing the latest update of QuickBooks. This mostly takes place after a QuickBooks payroll or desktop update and the main reason behind it is system instability or some necessary files are unable to respond to operating system commands.

9:51 PM  
Blogger Kvm Tec said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

3:24 AM  
Blogger SeekACE Solutions said...

I am thankful for this blog to gave me much knowledge regarding my area of work. I also want to make some addition on this platform which must be in knowledge of people who really in need. Thanks.
Data Science Course in Jaipur

3:28 AM  

Post a Comment

<< Home